Last updated on August 23, 2026

Average rent in
Bella Vista, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bella Vista, AR rent slipped 3.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $391 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Bella Vista, AR runs 1.3% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median. The total rental inventory is small at 99 units, dominated by houses, which shapes the market's accessibility for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    One-bedroom units in Bella Vista rent for $980/month, two-bedrooms for $1,750/month, three-bedrooms for $1,950/month, and four-plus bedrooms for $2,100/month. These figures reflect the range of options by bedroom count.

  • Price ranges

    Apartments rent for $1,250/month on average, while houses command a median rent of $1,900/month. Houses make up nearly 87% of Bella Vista's total rentals, showing the dominance of this property type in the market.

Median rent

Median rent in Bella Vista

$1,900/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bella Vista is $1,900 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $25 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bella Vista

99

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bella Vista rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bella Vista, AR

Average rent prices in Bella Vista have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bella Vista, AR

Rent prices in Bella Vista vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bella Vista is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Bella Vista run $980 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

1 bedroom

$980

31%

46%

2 bedroom

$1,750

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,950

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,100

2%

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$980

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

46%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

36%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bella Vista, AR, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bella Vista, AR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bella Vista and Cave Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bella Vista

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bella Vista, AR is 10% lower than the median rent in Cave Springs, AR.

Discover rentals in Bella Vista, AR

16 Evesham Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bella Vista

House for rent

6 William Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Basildon townhouse for rent in Bella Vista

TOWNHOME - Bella Vista, AR

6 William Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72715

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,350

$1,275

Price drop

House for rent

48 Grisham Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Avondale house for rent in Bella Vista

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bella Vista, AR

48 Grisham Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72715

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

House for rent

2 Lancaster Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bella Vista

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bella Vista, AR

2 Lancaster Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72715

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,375

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bella Vista, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Bella Vista rental market.

How much is rent in Bella Vista?

The average rent in Bella Vista is $1,900 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bella Vista?

Average rent prices in Bella Vista have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Bella Vista rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bella Vista is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bella Vista?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bella Vista are Kildonan ($1,797/mo), Highlands Estates ($1,800/mo), and Duxford ($1,900/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bella Vista?

To comfortably afford rent in Bella Vista, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bella Vista?

July offers the lowest rents in Bella Vista, running about 6% below October's peak pricing. November and December are the least competitive months with lower demand, making them good alternatives for apartment hunting.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Bella Vista